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PMO Specialist - Automation Projects

Location: Europe (Romania preferred for logistical reasons)
Type of employment: Contract/Freelance, 1 year minimum duration

We are looking for an experienced PMO Specialist to support and coordinate a portfolio of approximately 25 projects, with a strong focus on automation.

The role involves project portfolio management, performance reporting, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and process improvement. You will work closely with project teams and business stakeholders to monitor progress, support decision-making, and ensure projects remain aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor a portfolio of approximately 25 automation projects

Track project progress, milestones, budgets, resources, and deliverables

Prepare reports, dashboards, and project performance insights

Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, supporting mitigation planning

Engage with stakeholders across teams and management to maintain alignment

Support project planning, prioritisation, and resource allocation

Monitor budgets, forecast costs, and track project expenditure

Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and reporting

Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure consistency across the portfolio

Adapt to changing priorities and support effective project delivery

Qualifications

Experience in PMO, project management, or project portfolio coordination

Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously, ideally within automation or technology environments

Strong analytical skills and experience with project reporting and dashboards

Understanding of project planning, risk management, budgeting, and resource allocation

Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project preferred

Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken

Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trust across teams

Structured, organised, and detail-oriented approach to work

Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Good understanding of team dynamics and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships

To apply, please send your CV to Natalia at:

Natalia Mlodawska - [email protected]

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